Payson, Arizona vs. Lake Havasu City, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Havasu City, Arizona is 9.6% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $30,701 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Havasu City, Arizona is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Lake Havasu City
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Lake Havasu City, AZ
Compared to Payson, Lake Havasu City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  9.2% higher
  Health
  22.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher